Abstract

We report on the luminescence of Eu 3+-doped yttrium oxide phosphors brought in contact with oxyhydrogen gas mixtures at temperatures much below the gas-phase ignition point. Chemical energy released in the catalytic hydrogen oxidation is passed directly to the electron subsystem of the powder and subsequently converted into the visible luminescence radiation at 2 × 10 −6 quantum yield per H 2O molecule produced. Luminescence kinetics at various conditions are investigated to reveal the constituent stages of the catalytic energy conversion process. This observation could have far-reaching consequences including possibilities for the development of original chemiluminescent light sources, and novel electrochemical energy converters.

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